National Western Life Insurance Company (NWLI) Reports Higher Net Income for 2009
National Western Life Insurance Company reported net income of $12.7 million, or $3.59 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2009. This was slightly above the $10.9 million, or $3.06 per diluted share, reported in the same quarter in 2008. National Western Life Insurance Company also reported higher earnings for the year ending 12/31/2009. The company earned $45.5 million, or $12.87 per diluted share, in 2009, compared to $33.6 million, or $9.48 per diluted share, in 2008. The increase in net income for 2009 was led by significantly lower losses in the company’s investment portfolio in 2009 compared to…